Shirin Latif, BACP

Shirin Latif is a counsellor who helps people work through issues that strain relationships and wellbeing. She names relationship difficulties, jealousy-related struggles, anxiety and stress as common concerns people bring to sessions. Her tone is practical and calm, aiming to slow things down so people can talk honestly and be heard.

In sessions she focuses on how people attach, react and protect themselves when they feel hurt. That means looking at patterns in relationships and at how past experiences shape present responses. Conversations are aimed at improving communication, rebuilding trust where possible, and finding clearer ways to connect.

Shirin draws on approaches that centre the client and explore attachment dynamics. She uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice patterns and make different choices. Sessions tend to be gentle and practical rather than confrontational.

She holds a BACP accreditation, which is listed in her professional details. She has four years of counselling experience. Shirin works with a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, parenting stress, career issues, and compassion fatigue.

People who are thinking about therapy often start by describing a few repeated conflicts or a persistent sense of distance. Shirin encourages an honest first conversation to clarify what matters most and to plan small, realistic steps forward.

How her approaches shape online work

Shirin uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas alongside Mindfulness practices. Attachment work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand why they react in certain ways. Client-Centred work focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's pace to build trust. Mindfulness helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions so they can choose different responses in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. She will work collaboratively to decide which mix of approaches fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. That may change as the work progresses and conversations reveal what is most helpful.

If you are considering online sessions, check which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. It can also allow a quieter, more controlled way to check in when energy or focus is low. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that these practical benefits help people maintain continuity in their care.